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FlyEye vs RQ-4 Global Hawk

FlyEye vs RQ-4 Global Hawk at a glance — top speed 120 vs 629 km/h, range 80 vs 22,800 km, built 1,000 vs 40 units.

Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk military drones side profile drawing
Specifications
FlyEye RQ-4 Global Hawk
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer WB Group Northrop Grumman
First flight 14 June 2010 28 February 1998
Year introduced 2010 2001
Number produced 1000 units 40 units
Average unit price -- $131 million
Wingspan 3.6 m 39.9 m
Length 1.8 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 120 km/h 629 km/h
Operational range 80 km 22,800 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 14,628 kg
Empty weight -- kg 8,620 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FlyEye or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 629 km/h compared to the FlyEye's 120 km/h, a difference of 509 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FlyEye or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a longer range at 22,800 km compared to the FlyEye's 80 km.
Which can fly higher, the FlyEye or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the FlyEye's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the FlyEye or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the FlyEye's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the FlyEye or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the FlyEye's 1.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the FlyEye or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk entered service first in 2001, 9 years before the FlyEye which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FlyEye or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The FlyEye has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 40 units of the RQ-4 Global Hawk.